Paige Dickerson

Owners shut Chinook Motel, won’t appeal health condemnation order

PORT ANGELES -- The owners of the Chinook Motel say they will not appeal the state Department of Health's decision to condemn the motel. Instead,… Continue reading

Wal-Mart files permit to raze old Kmart building, relaunch plans for Supercenter

PORT ANGELES -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has filed for a demolition permit of the site on which it hopes to build a larger store and… Continue reading

Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce rides to crab festival’s rescue

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and a newly formed nonprofit organization will keep the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival alive.… Continue reading

Harbor-Works presents budget to port commissioners, requests funding

PORT ANGELES -- The Port Angeles Harbor-Works Development Authority presented its budget, including a $500,000 funding request, to the Port of Port Angeles commissioners at… Continue reading

Port agrees to letter of intent with plywood mill group

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles commissioners on Monday voted to take another step toward helping the shuttered plywood mill reopen. The Port of… Continue reading

State leader talks about budget to Port Angeles chamber

PORT ANGELES -- After a year of budget cuts, Rep. Lynn Kessler, D-Hoquiam, on Monday told a group of Port Angeles business people she was… Continue reading

Missing man found dead in Ozette area; foul play not suspected

PORT ANGELES -- A 66-year-old man who went prospecting for gold Friday morning was found dead at about 2 p.m. Sunday on the West End… Continue reading

Playfield rededicated with pickleball courts

PORT ANGELES -- Despite the cooler weather Sunday, pickleball players were out in full force during the rededication of the Elks Playfield. The playfield, at… Continue reading

UPDATE: Missing man found dead near Hoko-Ozette Road

A 66-year-old man who went prospecting for gold Friday morning and hadn't been seen since was found dead today on the West End of the… Continue reading

14 new posts created on Peninsula for AmeriCorps

PORT ANGELES -- The AmeriCorps on the North Olympic Peninsula received a $196,000 boost through the federal stimulus package. The one-year grant from American Recovery… Continue reading

Coral sculptures on display in Port Angeles starting today

PORT ANGELES -- The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will unveil an exhibit about cold-water coral discovered off the Washington Pacific coast when it hosts… Continue reading

Finalists chosen for new Port of Port Angeles executive director: Nos. 8, 12, 18, 19

PORT ANGELES -- Port of Port Angeles commissioners selected four finalists for the executive director position, but the identities of the four are being kept… Continue reading

Dutch couple’s efforts tending to Forks soldier’s grave celebrated during visit

FORKS -- For Peter and Anja Frijns, visiting Forks -- the tiny Washington town they had often read about -- was a dream come true.… Continue reading

Harbor-Works to request $1 million more in loans from Port Angeles city, port coffers

PORT ANGELES -- Harbor-Works Public Development Authority board at its Monday meeting approved a 2009 and a 2010 budget, which will include asking the Port… Continue reading

Forks symposium draws national attention

FORKS -- It isn't often that summer school snags the attention of online news Web sites throughout the nation. This year, the "Summer School in… Continue reading

Port commissioners to choose finalist for executive director

PORT ANGELES -- The Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet today at 1 p.m. to select finalists for the position of executive director. The… Continue reading

‘Old-Fashioned’ fun sizzles in Forks

FORKS -- The Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July will be a celebration of traditions -- both American traditions and Forks traditions. Symbolizing the long-standing Forks… Continue reading

Dry weather, holiday spark officials’ worry

Dry conditions have area fire officials on edge as Independence Day approaches. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for all of Western… Continue reading

Bridge closure boosted airline’s business, statistics show

The Hood Canal Bridge closure provided a significant boost to Kenmore Air Express, with a 41.6 percent increase in passengers in the second quarter. From… Continue reading

Peninsula prepares to pop off — with fireworks

The snap, crackle and pop of fireworks are a fun part of Independence Day celebrations, but people should carefully check the rules for where they… Continue reading